how did you guys reach the next level?
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Set yourself some targets.
Even though the following are on a smaller table, they are still quite good examples.
I set myself ones quite often. Last year I wanted to get 80+ on the 99 practise game, I did it.
I wanted to do the second to highest evel on The Ladder drill in 2004, I did it last week.
I want to run a rack of rotation this year, I almost did it yesterday.
Even though the following are on a smaller table, they are still quite good examples.
I set myself ones quite often. Last year I wanted to get 80+ on the 99 practise game, I did it.
I wanted to do the second to highest evel on The Ladder drill in 2004, I did it last week.
I want to run a rack of rotation this year, I almost did it yesterday.
No sales pitch here. My game improved after getting a Phillippi cue. His shafts really work for me. Then, my game climbed to still a higher level after switching from the Le Pro to a Talisman Pro medium tip.
All of this in addition to intensively practicing and using THE PRO BOOK by Henning.
All of this in addition to intensively practicing and using THE PRO BOOK by Henning.
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Jerry Brice
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practise, practise, practise. 
First off you almost have to have a table in your house, You have to live the game all the time.You have to choose be the great one and you have to trust in lady luck totaly with no thoughts. "Pool is harnessing the luck" as Mad Max says.
The way I jumped up was to Watch the Pros live, and on video.Another thing that helped me going to a tourney to watch and when its night time find out where they are gambling/playing at and go there give eferen 200 dollars to stomp your butt on the table in a race to 7. This will boost confidence and teach you as well.Money well spent on your game. They all will play for the right cash.Whenever I watch them in person or on a video , my game instantly jumps for that day! Also not eating helps keep the hunger instinct alive you can concentrate more on potting balls, instead of digesting food .Exercise! Walk your girlfriend around the neighborhood everyday, Get your sack of bones up and move them around this spring! Eating salads, and a lot of live food lots of spring water will help practice sessions.A high fibre diet or fibre supplement will detoxify your elimination system ,this in turn clears up the focusing mind tremendously as well. Believe me on this.
The key is too constantly draw focus in your mind ,breath deep.
If you know your going to miss, get back up walk around chalk the cue. Look at how Archer will jump up off a shot, over, until he knows he will make it. He is one of the top players now and I see this helping make him the champion he is. Plus his new wife, and child help boost his confidence.
It is a observed fact, the power of a good woman can take you to a different level. Think about that.
The way I jumped up was to Watch the Pros live, and on video.Another thing that helped me going to a tourney to watch and when its night time find out where they are gambling/playing at and go there give eferen 200 dollars to stomp your butt on the table in a race to 7. This will boost confidence and teach you as well.Money well spent on your game. They all will play for the right cash.Whenever I watch them in person or on a video , my game instantly jumps for that day! Also not eating helps keep the hunger instinct alive you can concentrate more on potting balls, instead of digesting food .Exercise! Walk your girlfriend around the neighborhood everyday, Get your sack of bones up and move them around this spring! Eating salads, and a lot of live food lots of spring water will help practice sessions.A high fibre diet or fibre supplement will detoxify your elimination system ,this in turn clears up the focusing mind tremendously as well. Believe me on this.
The key is too constantly draw focus in your mind ,breath deep.
If you know your going to miss, get back up walk around chalk the cue. Look at how Archer will jump up off a shot, over, until he knows he will make it. He is one of the top players now and I see this helping make him the champion he is. Plus his new wife, and child help boost his confidence.
It is a observed fact, the power of a good woman can take you to a different level. Think about that.
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In addition to knowing someone who went to a hpynotist, I also got a hold of some tapes that are supposed to improve your game. The tapes supposidly teach you to relax, concentrate, overcome pregame jitters, pregame psych up, etc... There is a set of about 7 tapes. I will look tonight to see who the guy is that makes them. I haven't had a chance to see my game since I listened to them last night...but I will let you guys know. Also, it depends on the person, but I imagine that most pool players have the ability to completely focus your mind on something. It's worth a shot.
Oh yeah, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!!
Oh yeah, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!!
I know there are a few things holding me back, and not in any paticular order;
1. Practice - I am getting a pool table this weekend 9ft Gandy Big G
2. Conditioning - I get tired too soon, after 4 hours I am done
3. Confidence - Been going though a helluva slump lately so i stopped playing for a couple weeks. I have no trust in my stroke. I am an APA skill level 6 and I feel like I can't beat a 3.
4. Equipment - I know only a weak man blames his tools, but you have to have the right tools to do the job, and I think I just found it.
I think I am going to work that list in reverse order, but once I get all of them, I know I will be great. At least better than I am now. I am an APA skill level 6 and I feel like I can't beat a 3.
1. Practice - I am getting a pool table this weekend 9ft Gandy Big G
2. Conditioning - I get tired too soon, after 4 hours I am done
3. Confidence - Been going though a helluva slump lately so i stopped playing for a couple weeks. I have no trust in my stroke. I am an APA skill level 6 and I feel like I can't beat a 3.
4. Equipment - I know only a weak man blames his tools, but you have to have the right tools to do the job, and I think I just found it.
I think I am going to work that list in reverse order, but once I get all of them, I know I will be great. At least better than I am now. I am an APA skill level 6 and I feel like I can't beat a 3.
A few things to help
Step 1.Stroke your stick in your hand vigorously about 50 times. If your not sleepy yet go to step 2!.
Step 2. Practice Drill - place 15 balls anywhere on the table, but off of the rail. Nothing touching. Start with cueball anywhere you would like. Try to pocket all 15 without anyball touching the rail, including the cue ball. This will teach you to look for stop-shot patterns, control your cue with minimal movement, concentration and decipline.
Don't get frustrated, because it isn't as easy as it seems.
Good luck!
Step 1.Stroke your stick in your hand vigorously about 50 times. If your not sleepy yet go to step 2!.
Step 2. Practice Drill - place 15 balls anywhere on the table, but off of the rail. Nothing touching. Start with cueball anywhere you would like. Try to pocket all 15 without anyball touching the rail, including the cue ball. This will teach you to look for stop-shot patterns, control your cue with minimal movement, concentration and decipline.
Don't get frustrated, because it isn't as easy as it seems.
Good luck!
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Predator314
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One thing I learned was not to be afraid to shoot with people that are way better than you. You can learn by watching these people beat the pants off you. Plus if you beat them a couple times in a row, it gives you confidence.
The thing that helped my game the most was to find a mentor. Not really a teacher, but he was way better than me. I would shoot with him as much as possible. When I was having difficulty, I would ask his advice and he had no problem giving it to me. I still ask him for advice to this day. I'll be shooting and come across a group of balls that I can't figure out how to play. I'll get him to take a look at them and give me a suggestion on how he would play them. You will notice improvements in your game after a while.
The thing that helped my game the most was to find a mentor. Not really a teacher, but he was way better than me. I would shoot with him as much as possible. When I was having difficulty, I would ask his advice and he had no problem giving it to me. I still ask him for advice to this day. I'll be shooting and come across a group of balls that I can't figure out how to play. I'll get him to take a look at them and give me a suggestion on how he would play them. You will notice improvements in your game after a while.
9balldiva said:
I played for a while last night against an APA skill level 6, (I'm a 4), and I was killing him. He would miss I would run out. I would break, and run at least 4 if not more balls...that may not seem good to allot of you guys, but for me that is good. I think the tape helped a little. I noticed I was concentrating allot more, and I didn't get frustrated with myself if I missed something I should have made!! Maybe it's worth a try for some of you!!